hostel

S2 W2

BrE /ˈhɒstəl/ AmE /ˈhɑːstl/

noun en → es

1 ACCOMMODATION [singular] B1

a place where people can stay, usually for a short time and often at low cost; similar to a hotel but less expensive and more basic

albergue, pensión, hostal

  • a hostel for backpackers

Collocations stay at a hostel · book a hostel room

  • They stayed in a cheap hostel near the station.

    Se quedaron en un albergue barato cerca de la estación.

2 ORGANIZE [singular] B1

a person or organization that organizes an event, meeting, etc.

anfitrión, organizador

  • the host of a conference

Collocations host a party · be the host of an event

  • The local club will be hosting the annual meeting.

    El club local será el anfitrión de la reunión anual.